WBG News
David Meredith – Autumn Budget 2026: What It Means for Local Businesses
04/11/2026
David Meredith of Busbys Chartered Accountants breaks down Autumn Budget 2026 highlights for WBGroup members, covering tax freezes, dividends, and wage changes.Read full storyMark Henderson – Navigating the Renter’s Rights Act
28/10/2026
Discover key insights from Mark Henderson’s presentation to Wealden Business Group on Renters’ Rights Act reforms, PRS Database compliance, and the Landlord Ombudsman.Read full storyToby Long – Restoring Standards with Panel Pride
21/10/2026
Discover key insights from Toby Long’s presentation to Wealden Business Group on insurance rights, modern accident repairs, and money-saving dent removal with Panel Pride.Read full storyPerry Barton – Recent Carpentry Projects
14/10/2026
Discover how carpenter Perry Barton showcases bespoke timber work, oak porches, fitted wardrobes, and roof framing across Kent for WBG.Read full storyGraham Card – What Has WBG Ever Done For Me?
02/10/2026
At today’s breakfast meeting, Graham Card extolled the benefits of WBG membership, giving many examples of how it has been to his benefit.Read full storyAmanda Amor – HR Helps Business Growth
23/09/2026
Amanda Amor of HR Consulting Kent Ltd presented to Wealden Business Group on upcoming Employment Rights Act reforms and why-based HR strategy. Discover key insights on unfair dismissal changes, tribunal time limits, and employer obligations.Read full storyJake Paine – Securing Your Legacy
16/09/2026
Discover key insights from Jake Paine’s presentation to WBG on avoiding disinheritance, navigating property trusts, and securing LPAs.Read full storyEd Chapman – Crafting Mosaics & Drama
11/09/2026
Discover how artist Ed Chapman captivated the Wealden Business Group with his iconic mosaic art—crafted from coins, vinyl, and biscuits—and his new play, The Actor And The Villain.Read full storyAndy Peddle – Protecting Your Business
02/09/2026
Discover how Andy Peddle of ANP Security helps secure local businesses and properties with SSAIB-accredited fire and intruder alarm solutions in this Wealden Business Group recap.Read full storyVictoria Carmichael – Tackling Loneliness
26/08/2026
At a recent meeting, Victoria Carmichael from CARM shared how the local charity tackles isolation across Tenterden and Romney Marsh, and how the public can help.Read full storyPaul Ryley – Self-publishing Your Book
19/08/2026
Local author Paul Ryley explains how self-publishing can be a quicker and easier way to get your writing out to the public.Read full storyBook Review – Company of One
05/08/2026
Discover Bill Ferguson’s review of Company of One by Paul Jarvis, challenging the “bigger is better” mindset for small business owners and managers.Read full storyLee Fletcher – Regain Hearing
30/07/2026
Learn key insights from Lee Fletcher of Regain Hearing on advanced hearing tests, effective tinnitus treatments, and protecting long-term brain health.Read full storyHeather Carpenter – Her Story
23/07/2026
From being born in a chippy to performing in West Side Story and crafting fused glass in Tenterden – read Heather Carpenter’s fascinating story!Read full storyBill Ferguson – Are There Any Exercises I Can Do
15/07/2026
Wondering “Are there any exercises I can do?” Discover how proactive exercise, osteopathy, and physiotherapy help prevent and treat both sports and everyday injuries.Read full storyMike Taylor – A Funny Old Life
08/07/2026
In this morning’s meeting, Mike Taylor regaled the group with some very amusing tales, most of which involved a significant degree of embarrassment to him!Read full storyJohn Smith – Woodchurch Wines
01/07/2026
Wealden Business Group welcomes John Smith, the new owner of Woodchurch Wine Estate, to share insights on running an award-winning vineyard in Kent.Read full storyStuart Weller – Weller Magic
24/06/2026
The group was astounded by the close-up magic of returning magician, Stuart Weller, in this week’s meeting.Read full storyJane Mills & Ginny Hodge – Promoting Tenterden
23/06/2026
Discover how Tenterden is leveraging its local heritage and digital platforms to drive tourism, boost high street footfall, and support local commerce. Insights from the WBG meeting with Mayor Jane Mills and Ginny Hodges.Read full storyPaul Routley – Better Client Communication
10/06/2026
How to build a stronger understanding of your clients and how to communicate more effectively with everyone … even the people you find it difficult to communicate with right now.Read full storyJenna Hunter – Employment Rights Update
04/06/2026
Hunter Law’s Jenna Hunter outlines the Employment Rights Act 2025 for the Wealden Business Group, covering crucial changes to unfair dismissal and compliance.Read full storySimon Hammond – A Presentation with a Twist
27/05/2026
Read our summary of a WBG presentation on Lloyd’s of London that came with a surprise twist, sparking an important discussion on embracing AI in business.Read full storyThe 6th Spirit of Tenterden Festival
20/05/2026
Read our summary of the Spirit of Tenterden Festival 2026 presentation at Wealden Business Group, highlighting the July 3rd local business networking event.Read full storyRoy & Emma Isworth – The Mildred Trust
13/05/2026
Discover how the Mildred Trust supports local families in Tenterden. Read about their recent presentation to Wealden Business Group and our ongoing fundraising for 2026/27.Read full storyGraham Card – Pestalozzi International
06/05/2026
At today’s breakfast meeting, Graham Card took the opportunity to tell the group about Pestalozzi International, a family of nonprofit organisations that offer child-centred education to disadvantaged children in the Global South.Read full storyPaul Routley – Turning a passion into a business
05/05/2026
Management consultancy had been Paul Routley’s career for 20 years, but his passion has been travel. So now he’s turned that passion into his business with Yugen Trouvaille.Read full storyRoisin Fulton – The Subconscious Mind in Business
15/04/2026
Making connections with prospects, customers and staff in business is hugely important. Roisin Fulton from The Happy You Coach tells us it’s all about vulnerability.Read full storyJake Paine – The Importance of Having a Will
09/04/2026
Wills are a way to ensure that what you hope happens to your estate when you pass away, actually does happen. Jake Paine of Squiggle Consult explained more to the WGB.Read full storyKaren Stanley – Why You Should Write a Book
02/04/2026
Writing a book should not be a daunting prospect, with the help of an experienced publicist such as Karen Stanley of Mabel & Stanley.Read full storyBook Review – Seven Tenths of a Second
26/03/2026
Zak Brown of McLaren Racing details his management philosophy when a delay of just seven-tenths of a second in a pit stop could mean the difference between winning and losing a championship.Read full storyBeth Rice and Louise Brangwin – The Mildred Trust
18/03/2026
WBG’s chosen charity for this year updated us on their latest activities, including popup shops and recipe bags.Read full storySusie Warran-Smith – Start With Success In Mind
13/03/2026
Planning is important for SMEs, as for any other business, but many plan for the short term, not for long-term success. Susie Warran-Smith tells WBG about her success model.Read full storyDavid Meredith – 2026 Spring Statement Review
10/03/2026
In a climate of slower than expected growth and slowly falling inflation, the need for significant tweaks to last year’s budget was minimal.Read full storyRachael Bryant – Your Video Team
27/02/2026
Using personal stories to make genuine connections is the underpinning ethos of Your Video Team. Rachael shared her story with WBG.Read full storyIan Wade – Kent Workwear
18/02/2026
Ian joined WBG to talk about the wide range of branded clothing and other items that Kent Workwear can offer, all presented in a very memorable fashion.Read full storyTeresa Dupay – Will Writer and more
13/02/2026
A variety of professions, including stockbroking, photocopy paper sales and visiting prisons, has led Teresa to her current role as a will writer.Read full storyAlison Gordon – The Computer People
04/02/2026
With a long career in computing, starting in the days of mainframes, Alison Gordon offers a huge amount of expertise and experience in IT support.Read full storyMara Amore Glass Workshop
04/02/2026
On the 28th Jan some members of the Wealden Business Group took part in a 3 hour glass fusing workshop at Mara Amore on Tenterden High St. The owner of Mara Amore, Heather Carpenter, is also a WBG member. Heather took the group through all the basics of glass fusing, including information on the type ...Read full storyHeather Carpenter – Cognitive Profiling
03/02/2026
With a qualification in assessing students for exam arrangements, Heather Carpenter shares some of the tests that are used for such with WBG.Read full storyRobert Carroll – How Body Language Reveals All
21/01/2026
Robert Carroll is an expert in psychological assessment and behavioural analysis who has worked with many organisations in the private and public sector offering psychological consulting and training services.Read full storyJohn Kirkham – Cooperation over Competition
21/01/2026
At the Wealden Business Group breakfast meeting this morning, John Kirkham utilised a game to neatly illustrate how our competitive instinct can ultimately be unproductive.Read full storyMark Henderson – Renters Rights Bill Update
08/01/2026
At the Wealden Business Group breakfast meeting this morning, Mark Henderson from Henderson Lettings explained some of the main points of the Renters Act that will come into force this year and next.Read full storyDavid Meredith – 2025 Budget Update
03/12/2025
David Meredith informs the WBG of the impact of the Autumn Budget on everyone, and particularly small businesses.Read full storyHeather Carpenter – Don’t Believe Everything You Think
26/11/2025
Sometimes your brain works against your best interests. Heather Carpenter, a trained mindfulness practitioner, explains why this happens, and how to manage it.Read full storyRichard Smith – The Other Pandemic
19/11/2025
With 30+ years in the eyecare business, Richard has seen a stark rise in the incidence of myopia.Read full storyBook Review – The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
18/11/2025
Death cleaning is the idea of gradually decluttering your belongings so that your loved ones aren’t suddenly overwhelmed with the task of sorting through everything.Read full storyGraham Card – A career reviewed
06/11/2025
Graham Card’s LinkedIn profile only hints at the stories he has to tell after a long career in international finance.Read full storyTony Finch – Building Human Resilience
29/10/2025
After a long Army career, Tony Finch knows more than most about stress and resilience. Who better to help companies deliver mental health and first-aid courses.Read full storyKathy Hayman – BMBB
15/10/2025
Kathy Hayman from Better Minds Better Business shared her personal story, leading to her new business that helps employers support their staff’s mental wellbeingRead full storyMartin Bromfield – FSB
08/10/2025
New WBG member Martin Bromfield speaks about the benefits of joining the FSB, including protection against damaging legal costs.Read full story
